PRODUCT REVIEW
ACURE Brightening Body Scrub
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Exfoliant that will soften skin while leaving it feeling refreshed Contains botanical ingredients to help sooth skin and provide high moisture Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) repairs the skin's natural barrier, fight early signs of aging and to prevent acne from clogged pores
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium pca
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
rubus fruticosus fruit extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
aspalathus linearis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Exfoliant that will soften skin while leaving it feeling refreshed Contains botanical ingredients to help sooth skin and provide high moisture Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) repairs the skin's natural barrier, fight early signs of aging and to prevent acne from clogged pores
kaolin
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Exfoliant that will soften skin while leaving it feeling refreshed Contains botanical ingredients to help sooth skin and provide high moisture Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) repairs the skin's natural barrier, fight early signs of aging and to prevent acne from clogged pores
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Brightening Body Scrub
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
maris sal
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
sea salt
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
31/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
4% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
4% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Juglans regia shell powder, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Illite, Citrus limon peel, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Glyceryl laurate, Sodium pca, Cellulose gum, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Calcite, Sea salt, Maris sal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Total Oxidant Scavenging Capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaí) Seeds and Identification of Their Polyphenolic Compounds
- Euterpe oleracea, Matricaria chamomilla, and Camellia sinensis as promising ingredients for development of skin care formulations
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) beyond the farm gate: From herbal tea to potential phytopharmaceutical
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
- Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe